Highland Park 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 759) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Scallywag 13 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 759) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Highland Park
£119
Scallywag 13 Year Old
Scallywag
★ 4.77
£74
| Highland Park 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 759) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Scallywag 13 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Scallywag |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.8% | 46% |
| Age | 25 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £119.18 | £73.63 |
| Rating | — | 4.77/5 |
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 759) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Scallywag 13 Year Old
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 759) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Scallywag 13 Year Old
Quick verdict
Scallywag 13 Year Old is rated higher (4.77 vs 0.00).
Scallywag 13 Year Old is better value at £74 vs £119.
For beginners: Scallywag 13 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 759) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.18 vs £73.63)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Scallywag 13 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£73.63 vs £119.18)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 759) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Scallywag?
Scallywag 13 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Highland Park 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 759) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Scallywag 13 Year Old